Monday, August 09, 2010

Ghana Bible Distribution Update and Bawku Revival

Evangelist Raphael (Ralph) Adjei Kingbi will be traveling into the Upper East Region of Ghana to lead revival services next week.  The meeting will be held at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Bawku Municipality August 15-20, 2010.  Evangelist Ralph pastors a church in the Northern Region of the West Africa country and serves as the Ghana Ministry Coordinator for James Croft Evangelistic Association.  The JCEA led several outdoor evangelistic events in Teshie, Accra in 2002-2004.

The Bawku Municipality, which is the second largest commercial city in the Upper East Region, has since 2007, been in turmoil, as a result of a communal violence between the Kusasis and the Mamprusis.  Evangelist Ralph reports the entire district in under a 10pm curfew and the conflict has affected church life.

"This revival will hopefully, by the Grace of God, bring back the love for worship," said Evangelist Ralph.

Please be in prayer for Ralph's travel, safety, and for the Lord to anoint him to preach the Gospel with His power and authority.

Ralph also reports the distribution of Bibles provided by a partnership between JCEA and First Baptist Church of Lake Butler, Florida is continuing.

"I have two boxes left (out of ten), one English and one local languages. I wish I have a camera to send you pictures of the distributions," he said.

Please pray the Lord will bless every copy of His Word that is distributed and each recipient.

Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV):
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
      It shall not return to Me void,
      But it shall accomplish what I please,
      And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Links for additional info about this story:

First Baptist Lake Butler Donates Bibles

'Enough of Bawku Conflict' Upper East Students at UDS Cry Out

Action Aid Ghana trains Journalists in U/E on conflict reporting

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Sunday, August 08, 2010

New Numbers

Saturday, August 07, 2010

Investing In The JCEA

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May God richly bless you for your prayers and support of this ministry!

Friday, August 06, 2010

Tebow: Football, NFL not source of true success

CUMMING, Ga. (BP)--With dozens of kids toting Florida Gator signable footballs or miniature orange football helmets, or decked out in blue jerseys with "15" on the back -- and grown-ups wearing their game-day Gator shirts -- it could have been October in Gainesville, Fla.

Instead, the site was First Redeemer Church, a sprawling, 4,000-member SBC church in Cumming, Ga., right in the middle of Georgia Bulldog and Georgia Tech country. The draw was Tim Tebow.

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound former University of Florida Gator, Heisman Trophy winner and new Denver Bronco quarterback spoke to 4,800 in two packed worship services and at a breakfast on Sunday, July 4 as part of the church's annual "God and Country Day."

Read more of this article on Baptist Press.

Thursday, August 05, 2010

California's Gay Marriage Ban Overturned by Federal Judge

Federal Judge Overturns California's Gay Marriage Ban

After years of legal wrangling, a federal judge rules in a landmark case that California's Proposition 8 — which bans gay marriage in the state— is unconstitutional, but puts stay on ruling while appeal is pursued.

Read more of this story on FOX News.



Landmark: Judge overturns Calif. 'gay marriage' ban

SAN FRANCISCO (BP)--A federal judge Wednesday handed down a landmark decision that could impact religious freedom and lead to the reversal of traditional marriage laws in every state, striking down California's voter-approved constitutional amendment that banned "gay marriage" and ruling it violates the U.S. Constitution's equal protection and due process clauses.

Read more of this story on Baptist Press.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Spongebob Squarepants Bowling

This is one of those games that will drive you crazy!

Spongebob Squarepants Underwater Bowling

Graham On Sunday Morning

I will be preaching at Praise Christian Assembly near Graham on Sunday, August 1, 2010.  The morning worship service begins at 10:30am.  Praise Christian Assembly is located on County Road 18 east of Graham, Florida.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

9 Out Of 10 People

Friday, July 30, 2010

West Virginia Meeting In August

I have scheduled my first-ever revival meeting in the state of West Virginia at the end of August.  In fact, this will be my first visit to the "Mountaineer State".  I will be preaching at North Fork Baptist Church in Riverton beginning at 11am on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  The services will continue at 7pm Sunday-Wednesday night September 1st.  For more information or directions call Pastor Dan Powers at (304) 567-2015.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Youth Rally Saturday In Alachua

I will be preaching during a youth worship service at New Oak Grove Baptist Church this Saturday, July 31, 2010.  A meal will be served at 6:30pm ($3/person) and the service will begin around 7pm.  James Desuyo will be leading the music for the service.  The church is located at 18100 NW 262nd Ave. near Alachua, Florida.  If a youth group from your church is planning to attend please call Youth Pastor Billy Poyner at (386) 462-3390 to allow for adequate food preparation .

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Preaching In Graham, FL This Sunday


I will be preaching at Praise Christian Assembly near Graham on Sunday, August 1, 2010.  The morning worship service begins at 10:30am.  Praise Christian Assembly is located on County Road 18 east of Graham, Florida.

Impatient Computer

Monday, July 26, 2010

Youth Rally At New Oak Grove On Saturday

I will be preaching during a youth worship service at New Oak Grove Baptist Church this Saturday, July 31, 2010.  A meal will be served at 6:30pm ($3/person) and the service will begin around 7pm.  James Desuyo will be leading the music for the service.  The church is located at 18100 NW 262nd Ave. near Alachua, Florida.  For more information call Youth Pastor Billy Poyner at (386) 462-3390.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Drive To Church

Friday, July 23, 2010

JCEA Directors On Mission

Two members of the James Croft Evangelistic Association Board of Directors leave this weekend on foreign mission trips and one returns from a two week trip.

Greg Lyons (left) of Lyons & Lyons C.P.A. in Macclenny, Florida returns from Honduras this weekend after a two week stay.  He volunteers with team members from International Mission Builders of Macclenny on church construction and evangelistic activities.  Greg makes regular trips to Honduras and Haiti.

A new IMB team will leave for Honduras on Saturday including Terry Elixson (right), pastor of New Oak Grove Baptist Church in Alachua, Florida.  This group will conduct a Vacation Bible School in a church they helped construct in May of this year.  The team will also minister in an orphanage and some of the public schools in the country.  Other team members on this trip include volunteers from Sardis Baptist Church of Worthington Springs, FL., First Baptist Church of Lake Butler, FL., and Bethel United Methodist Church of Lake City, FL.

Brian Mimbs (left), pastor of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida will be on mission with Orphans Heart, the international ministry arm of Florida Baptist Children's Homes in Guatemala.  Chapel Hill Baptist Church is in a 3-year partnership to rehabilitate a nearly-defunct malnutrition center for children northeast of Guatemala City.  In the past 18 months, the center has been able to increase its capacity from 6 children to nearly 50.  The team from Chapel Hill Baptist departs today for a week of mission work.

Please join us in praying for these teams as they travel, minister to others and carry out the Great Commission.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Cedar Creek In Sanderson This Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Wayne Williams at Cedar Creek Church on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 11am.  The church is located at 14742 County Road 124 north of Sanderson, Florida.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Speaking To Youthful Offenders Today


I am scheduled to speak at Reception and Medical Center in Lake Butler, Florida today at 12:45pm.  The presentation will be a motivational address to youthful offender inmates.

Monday, July 19, 2010

A Last Farewell


I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. —2 Timothy 4:6

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, 47-year-old Randy Pausch returned to Carnegie Mellon University to deliver a final lecture to colleagues, students, and friends. The professor of computer science thought that perhaps 150 people might show up. Instead the 400-seat auditorium was packed. For an hour, Randy opened his heart to them in a humorous, insightful, and moving farewell that was focused more on living than dying. Within weeks, the videotaped lecture had been seen by millions on the Internet and later became the seed of a bestselling book. Those facing death often have an unusually clear perspective on what is truly important in life.

The apostle Paul’s last farewell has inspired countless followers of Christ through the centuries. “The time of my departure is at hand,” wrote Paul. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:6-7). Paul’s instruction to Timothy spans the ages to challenge us as well. The letter begins and ends with God’s grace (1:2; 4:22) and in between is a celebration of the unceasing faithfulness of God.

A message from the dying can give purpose to the living. Paul’s triumphant finale, “To Him be glory forever and ever” (4:18), is a message we can all live by.

Do we live our lives for what will last
Or for what will fade away?
Are we striving for the world’s praise
Or for Christ’s “well done” one day? —Sper
If we are ready to die, we are ready to live.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Cedar Creek Tomorrow

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Wayne Williams at Cedar Creek Church tomorrow at 11am.  The church is located at 14742 County Road 124 north of Sanderson, Florida.

Friday, July 16, 2010

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

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Please visit Giant Web Plans if you're considering a presence on the World Wide Web or just looking to enhance the one you have. If you're not in need of these services at this time, but know of someone that is, I would appreciate you passing this information along.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Consultant Needed

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

New Oak Grove Youth Service


I will be preaching during a youth worship service at New Oak Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  A meal will be served at 6pm ($3/person) and the service will begin around 6:45pm.  James Desuyo will be leading the music for the service.  The church is located at 18100 NW 262nd Ave. near Alachua, Florida.  For more information call Youth Pastor Billy Poyner at (386) 462-3390.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Cedar Creek Church On Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Wayne Williams at Cedar Creek Church on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 11am.  The church is located at 14742 County Road 124 north of Sanderson, Florida.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Extreme Makeover

Saturday, July 10, 2010

"Camp Rocks" Next Week

I have been asked by Pastor Johnny Hobbs of Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Church to speak at the church's upcoming youth camp.  I will be speaking during the camp worship rally at "Camp Rocks" youth camp Monday-Thursday, July 12-15, 2010 each night at 7pm.  The church is located at 15105 NE CR199 near Raiford, Florida.

Friday, July 09, 2010

No Consequences

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Thursday, July 08, 2010

Research reveals value of event evangelism

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Block parties, festivals and other evangelistic events are essential ingredients for effective churches, according a study by the Scarborough Center for Baptist Church Planting at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in conjunction with the North American Mission Board.

"Our findings suggest that many of our nation's most effective evangelistic churches are utilizing attractional evangelistic events," said Jerry Pipes, team leader for mass evangelism at NAMB.

WHAT THE STUDY REVEALED

Several common denominators emerged among highly effective churches:

-- They sponsor more holiday-related, revival-like and sports and recreation evangelistic events than any other types (in that order). More than half sponsor revival-like evangelistic events.

"We define evangelistic events as special events, which intentionally draw lost people through relationships and attraction, clearly present the Gospel and provide an invitation to respond," Pipes said.

Read more of this story at Baptist Press.

What We Do

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

FBC Macclenny On Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Edsel Bone at First Baptist Church of Macclenny this Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 10:45am and 6pm.  The morning service is also broadcast on WJXR 92.1 FM beginning at 11am.  The church is located at 372 S. 6th. Street in Macclenny, Florida.  For more information or directions call the church at (904) 259-2933.

Monday, July 05, 2010

Lake Butler First On Wednesday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Jason Johns at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 6:30pm.  The church is located 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida.  For more information or directions call the church at (386) 496-3704.

Sunday, July 04, 2010

True Freedom


Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free. —Galatians 5:1

In 1776, the 13 British colonies in North America protested the limitations placed on them by the king of England and engaged in a struggle that gave birth to a brand-new republic. The infant nation soon adopted that now-famous document known as the Declaration of Independence.

Almost 2,000 years ago, the Lord Jesus cried out on the cross, “It is finished,” proclaiming the believer’s “declaration of independence.” All of humanity was under the tyranny of sin and death. But Christ, the sinless One, took our place on Calvary and died for our sins. Having satisfied God’s righteous demands, He now sets free for eternity all who trust in Him.

Paul wrote, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us” (Gal. 3:13). Romans 8 assures us, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus . . . . For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death” (vv.1-2). Galatians 5:1 urges all who have been redeemed to “stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free.”

We are thankful to God for any freedom we enjoy in a nation. But above all, believers everywhere can praise Him for the freedom that is found in Christ!

Now are we free—there’s no condemnation!
Jesus provides a perfect salvation;
“Come unto Me,” O hear His sweet call!
Come—and He saves us once for all. —Bliss

Our greatest freedom is freedom from sin.

A Good Mood?

Friday, July 02, 2010

Ghana's Black Stars shine at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BP)--A team that prays together plays well together, or so it seems for Ghana's national soccer team, the Black Stars, who have advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Of six African nations that qualified for the World Cup, Ghana is the only one still in the tournament. The Black Stars get their name from the country's flag, which features a black star in its center amid three horizontal stripes -- red, yellow and green.

"What I've noticed, more than anything, about the Black Stars is they are a team in every sense of the word," writer Jeff Bradley noted in an article for ESPN The Magazine.

"From their pregame -- and postgame, and halftime, and pre-training and post-training -- songs and prayers, to their disciplined adherence to [coach] Rajevac's rigid system that features a single striker, they are true believers that the whole can be greater than the sum of its individual pieces," Bradley wrote.

Read more of this story on Baptist Press.

Independence Day At Morriston Baptist

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Keith Stewart this Sunday, July 4th at Morriston Baptist Church.  The services will begin at 8:30am and 11am.  The church is located at 20291 SE 33rd Street in Morriston, Florida.  For more information call the church at (352) 528-4080.

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Company Memo

Notice: Our company requires no further physical fitness programs. Everyone gets enough exercise:

    * Jumping to conclusions
    * Beating around the bush
    * Running down the boss
    * Going around in circles
    * Dragging their feet
    * Dodging responsibility
    * Passing the buck
    * Climbing the wall
    * Wading through paperwork
    * Pulling strings
    * Throwing their weight around
    * Stretching the truth
    * Bending the rules
    * Pushing their luck
    * Starting the ball rolling
    * Bending over backwards
    * Balancing the books
    * Jumping on the bandwagon and
    * Putting their foot in their mouth

Sounds like some churches too.  8-)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

New Oak Grove Baptist VBS Friday

I will be speaking at New Oak Grove Baptist Church this Friday, July 2, 2010 at 6pm.  This will be a family night service for Saddle Ridge Ranch Vacation Bible School. The church is located at 18100 NW 262nd Ave near Alachua, Florida.  For more information call Pastor Terry Elixson at (386) 462-3390.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Morriston Baptist On Independence Day

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Keith Stewart on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Morriston Baptist Church.  The services will begin at 8:30am and 11am.  The church is located at 20291 SE 33rd Street in Morriston, Florida.  For more information call the church at (352) 528-4080.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Sardis Harvest Sunday In September

I will be preaching at Sardis Baptist Church on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 8:30am, 11am and 6pm. These services for "Harvest Sunday" will have an evangelistic emphasis.  Sardis Baptist Church is located on State Road 121 in Worthington Springs, Florida. For more information call Pastor Paul O'Steen at (386) 496-3685.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Think Outside The Box

Monday, June 21, 2010

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Thanks, Dad


We exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children. —1 Thess. 2:11

In the US, more long distance calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day. But on Father’s Day, the most collect calls are made. It seems that children still depend on their fathers to provide, even when they are far away from home.

Fathers are needed and wanted for much more than financial help. While 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 is primarily directed toward church leaders, Paul talks about how their role is similar to a father’s. He states: “You know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children.”

Exhorted is “to call near.” It is easy for fathers to think that all that’s required of them is to bring home a paycheck. But children need their close encouragement.

The word comforted is “to console.” Nothing is more valuable to a child than the time given by a father to listen and talk. Without constant relating, relationships turn cold.

Charged is “to affirm.” Fathers challenge their children by affirming the truth of God’s Word as they live it out in front of them. And even in failings, they affirm what is right through the asking of forgiveness.

How thankful we can be for fathers who help their children “walk worthy of God” (v.12).

We’re thankful for our fathers, Lord,
They’re special gifts from You;
Help us to show we honor them
By what we say and do. —Sper
Good fathers reflect the heavenly Father.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Children's Camp Begins Monday


I will be speaking each day during an annual children's camp sponsored by several churches in North and Central Florida beginning Monday, June 21, 2010 through Thursday, June 24th.  "Camp Sonrise" will be held at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Campground near Madison, Florida . I will be leading devotions in the morning and preaching each night for the campers and counselors.  This will be my second year ministering at the camp and I'm excited for the opportunity.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Plugged-in

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Youth Service Last Night

I had a last-minute call to preach a youth service last night at Forest Grove Baptist Church near Alachua, Florida.  The youth were involved in a week of public ministry projects called "Project Give".  The ministries included building a wheelchair ramp at a home and conducting a Vacation Bible School in a low-income neighborhood.  It was great listening to the testimonies of the participants.  I challenged them from Matthew 28:16-20 to individually continue doing their part in carrying out the Great Commission after the week of projects have ended.

My friend, and Forest Grove Youth Minister, Mark Spradley has a heart for missions and leads the youth to opportunities for service.  He is leading a group to Alaska next week for World Changers.  Please pray for their travel, health and service.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

VBS Recap Part 2


Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS 2010 - Recap Video 2 of 2 from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.
Vacation Bible School
June 7-11, 2010
Meggs Farm
Tallahassee, FL

NOTE: View Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS photos here.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Attending Southern Baptist Convention

I'll be attending an annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention for the first time this week.  I'll also be attending the Pastor's Conference prior to the meeting.  I'm excited about hearing some great preaching and serving as a messenger for my home church, First Baptist of Lake Butler, Florida.  Many important decisions will be made during the convention including the election of officers and a vote on the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force recommendations.  I also hope to share information about my ministry with pastors from across the United States should the Lord open doors of opportunity.

Please pray for our travel, the business that will be conducted, and open doors for ministry opportunities.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

VBS Recap Part 1


Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS 2010 - Recap Video 1 of 2 from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.
Vacation Bible School

Chapel Hill Baptist Church

June 7-11, 2010

Meggs Farm


NOTE: View Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS photos here.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Musical Chairs

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Saddle Ridge Ranch Photos

Photos are being added daily to the Saddle Ridge Ranch photo album.  The final set will be uploaded by Saturday.  The event is sponsored by Chapel Hill Baptist Church.  The Bible school concludes tomorrow (Friday) from 10am-noon for children pre-k to 5th grade at Meggs' Barn located off Riverton Road in Tallahassee, Florida.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Tallahassee VBS Underway

Cowboys and cowgirls from Tallahassee moseyed on over to Meggs' Barn yesterday for the kick-off of Saddle Ridge Ranch Vacation Bible School.  The event, with a western theme, is held on the farm of Chapel Hill Baptist Church Deacon Willie Meggs (pictured with Evangelist James Croft), who is also the Leon County States Attorney.  The horse barn is the perfect setting for the cowpokes to make western crafts, eat some good vittles, play some rip-roaring games and learn new songs  All this week we'll be roundin' up questions and drivin' home answers as we study God's word with Evangelist James Croft.  The Bible school continues daily through Friday from 10am-noon for young'uns pre-k to 5th grade.  Meggs' Barn is located off Riverton Road in Tallahassee, Florida.  For more information or directions call Chapel Hill Baptist Church (850) 222-6900.

View more photos from the VBS at Meggs's Barn.

Monday, June 07, 2010

Outstanding Volunteer Service

I was honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation last week for Outstanding Volunteer Service from J. Franklyn Keller Intermediate School in Macclenny, Florida.  I read to several classes during Literacy Week, produced a video on "bullying", and coordinated a visit from a real Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day.

I received the certificate on Friday during a classroom awards presentation from 5th grade teachers Melissa Smith (left) and Sonja St. John (right).

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Battle Hymn

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Inspired Sermon

The pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman said, “Brother, that was a good sermon.”

The pastor replied, “Oh, I have to give the credit to the Holy Spirit.”

“It wasn’t THAT good!” she said.

Friday, June 04, 2010

Busy Week Ahead

Next week will be busy with four different ministering opportunities and I hope you'll join me in praying the Lord is glorified in each one.

Sunday, June 6th: Preaching at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Lake City, Florida. (more info)


Monday, June 7th: Guest speaker for men's meeting at Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida.  (more info)

Monday-Friday, June 7-11th: Teaching Vacation Bible School for Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida.  (more info)

I will also be working to complete a ministry newsletter scheduled for a mass mailing in a couple of weeks.

I think I'm tired just reading the schedule.  8-)

Thursday, June 03, 2010

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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Galloping Into Tallahassee

I'll be moseying into Tallahassee, Florida next week to teach during a Vacation Bible School sponsored by Chapel Hill Baptist Church. The event will be held Monday-Friday, June 7-11, 2010 from 10am to 12pm at Meggs' Farm off Riverwood Road.  The name for the 2010 VBS is Saddle Ridge Ranch and, as you might have guessed, it's based on a western theme.  Young'uns Pre-K to 5th grade will enjoy rip-roaring games, good vittles, making bodacious crafts, and listening to Bible stories out on the range.  For more information or directions call (850) 222-6900.



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